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Security report for fablab-lueneburg.org

FabLab Lüneburg e.V. · Other · Germany

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

54/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

FabLab Lüneburg e.V. is a non-profit community maker and hack space established in 2015 in Lüneburg, Germany. It provides an open MakerSpace equipped with tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters, and a HackSpace focused on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). The organization operates primarily on donations and memberships, fostering a collaborative environment for technology enthusiasts and hobbyists. The website is well-structured, content-rich, and targets local community members interested in technology and DIY projects. Technically, the website is built on WordPress 6.8.3 with common plugins like Jetpack and All-in-One Event Calendar. It uses modern web technologies including jQuery and Google Fonts, and implements HTTPS with good SSL configuration. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with a cookie consent mechanism compliant with EU regulations. Analytics are minimal and privacy-conscious, using Jetpack Stats. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and avoids exposing sensitive data. However, it lacks explicit security headers and published security or incident response policies. WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, which is justified for this non-profit entity. No suspicious or malicious indicators were found. Overall, the site demonstrates a good security posture for its type and size. The overall risk is low, with recommendations to enhance HTTP security headers and publish incident response information. The site is trustworthy, professionally maintained, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable resource for its community audience.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
62
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
68
Average
54

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

FabLab Lüneburg operates as a small non-profit entity focused on community engagement in technology and fabrication. Its market position is local and niche, serving makers, hobbyists, and open source advocates. Revenue streams are primarily donations and memberships. The organization benefits from partnerships with local co-working spaces and community groups, enhancing its ecosystem. The business model emphasizes collaboration, education, and open access. Growth indicators include active event calendars and community involvement. The website content and structure reflect a mature digital presence appropriate for its size and sector.

Security posture

The website exhibits a moderate to good security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced with strong SSL configuration, and no sensitive data is exposed in the HTML. Cookie consent is implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. However, the absence of explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security or incident response policies indicate room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or malicious content were detected. The WHOIS privacy protection is appropriate for the organization's profile. Overall, the security posture is adequate but could be enhanced with additional best practices and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement HTTP security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response plan on the website to enhance transparency and preparedness.
  3. Regularly update WordPress core and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance accessibility features and conduct periodic audits to maintain compliance with accessibility standards.
  5. Consider adding a dedicated vulnerability disclosure or security contact channel to encourage responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
FabLab Lüneburg e.V.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
FabLab Lüneburg e.V.
Description
FabLab Lüneburg is a non-profit maker and hack space founded in 2015, providing a creative community space for technology and fabrication enthusiasts in Lüneburg, Germany. It operates a MakerSpace for DIY projects and a HackSpace focused on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). The organization is donation-based and community-driven.
Key services
Open MakerSpace with tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, HackSpace for FOSS discussions and projects, Community events and workshops, Membership and donation-based support
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress 6.8.3, jQuery, Jetpack plugin, All-in-One Event Calendar plugin, Google Fonts, MediaElement.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of nonce tokens in forms for CSRF protection (implied by WordPress standard)
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented

Analytics and tracking

Services
Jetpack Stats
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Jetpack Stats (stats.wp.com), WordPress.com Stats
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is in German and well-structured for the target audience.
  3. No phone numbers found; contact primarily via email and physical address.
  4. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  5. WHOIS data is unavailable, likely due to privacy protection.
  6. Use of WordPress and common plugins with standard security practices.
  7. Cookie consent is implemented in compliance with EU regulations.
  8. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  9. External links mostly to partner organizations and common web services.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a stable WordPress platform with standard plugins for event management and analytics. It uses jQuery and Google Fonts, ensuring compatibility and modern design. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization. Mobile responsiveness and accessibility are well addressed. The site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. No major technical debt or outdated libraries were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and optimize loading times further. The technical infrastructure supports the business needs effectively with a good balance of functionality and user experience.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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